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highlight

/ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/

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noun

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

Examples :

"The highlight on the painting of the sunset was a brilliant orange. "

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An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.

Examples :

"Meeting my future wife was the highlight of my trip to Spain."

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A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest.

Examples :

"My sister's hair had a bright red highlight near her temple. "

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verb

To make prominent; emphasize.

Examples :

"The teacher highlighted the key points in the lesson so students would remember them better. "

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verb

To be a highlight of.

Examples :

"The family picnic in the park highlighted their summer vacation. "

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To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference.

Examples :

"Before the history test, Maria highlighted the key dates and events in her textbook. "

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To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest.

Examples :

"My sister highlighted some strands of her brown hair a vibrant shade of orange. "

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To seek the attention of (a user) on IRC by mentioning their name in a message, causing that message to appear highlighted on their screen.

Examples :

"During the online school discussion, the teacher highlighted Sarah's name to draw attention to her excellent answer. "

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